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Sharp decline in U.S. apple exports expected

June 17, 2016 World apple production in marketing year 2015/16 is forecast to increase slightly over last year, to 76.9 million tons, with higher production in China largely offset by lower production in the U.S. and the European Union (EU).

Production of tomato, paprika seedlings in Venezuela down 50%

June 17, 2016 The Civil Association of Producers of seedbeds of Campo Lindo and Campo Alegre (Aciprosemcla) increased its production of tomato, paprika, and pepper seedlings throughout the years.

Brazil wants to sell specialty coffees to UAE

June 17, 2016 The United Arab Emirates is one of the target markets of Brazil. The Coffee Nation, a project designed to foster exports of Brazilian specialty coffees.

'Super-pest' could devastate UK, EU brassica crops

June 17, 2016 According to new research, exceptionally high numbers of the diamondback moth are arriving in the UK and Europe, threatening cabbage and cauliflower crops.

Algeria's dairy imports drop 30.83 percent

June 17, 2016 Algeria imported $262.72 million worth of dairy year-to-date through April, down 30.83% from January to April 2015, the country's National Center for Statistics and Information (CNIS) reported.

Improving British farming with satellites

June 17, 2016 More than 20 businesses have won funding for projects that investigate use of satellite technology to improve farming systems.

Measures to prevent spread of citrus disease in Greece

June 17, 2016 The Greek Deputy Minister for Rural Development and Food, Markos Bolaris, has signed an amendment to the Greek regulation concerning the protective measures against the introduction of organisms that can be potentially harmful to plants.

USDA invests $5.8m to support small businesses in 11 states

June 16, 2016 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $5.8 million in grants and loans to support rural economic development projects and create jobs in 11 states.

EU aquaculture imports increase by one billion euros a year

June 16, 2016 Demand for fishery and aquaculture products in the EU is strong, with consumption per capita increasing.

Opportunities and challenges for the Sub-Saharan meat market

June 16, 2016 A new study of Sub-Saharan Africa’s meat supply chain reveals that demand is expected to grow but that many producers may struggle to meet this unless they move to a more commercial base, writes Rupert Claxton, Gira.

BioMar, Cargill, Skretting join Global Salmon Initiative

June 16, 2016 Three of the leading industry feed companies, Biomar, Cargill and Skretting have now joined the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) as Associate Members.

Contract farming agreement incomes in UK fall 23 percent

June 16, 2016 Strutt & Parker’s annual contract farming survey showed incomes have fallen to their lowest level since the survey began in 2007.